Meet the Olde Good Things Lions: Come Roar With Us!

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Danica Sorber

Madison Ave has long been synonymous with high fashion, boutique stores, and all the amazing designer items you could possibly imagine. We at Olde Good Things are super proud of our Madison Ave store and the name it’s making for itself in the city and the community. There are hundreds of salvaged, repurposed, and restored items on display in our store, but the one thing that seems to keep grabbing our customers’ attention is the lion that greets them as they arrive.

Famous OGT Lion outside our Madison Ave. location

This lion, a vintage, beautiful salvaged amusement park fountain piece from years ago, is the unofficial mascot of OGT, but that doesn’t stop people from asking how much he costs, or where they could pick up their own lion.

Some who stop to see the lion can’t help but take selfies, snap quick pictures, or share a tale about how our lions remind them of someplace or some wonderful memory from their childhood. We couldn’t be more proud of our lion, the amazing positive emotions he evokes, and the delightful buzz he brings to our stores.

If you’ve visited our Madison Ave store, you may have met our lion, or if you’ve seen our truck making the rounds in the city, you might have caught a glimpse of his twin brother who makes a permanent roaring statement from the back of our open-back truck.

Do you have questions about our lion? Please ask. We’d really enjoy providing any information you need. We are also eager to show you a few hundred of the other items we’ve salvaged over the years, and the hundreds of thousands of items we have in our ever expanding inventory. If we don’t have it in our Madison Ave store, you may be able to find it at one of our other locations.

Do you have a picture of our lions you’d like to share? Please share them via instagram #ogtlions. We are always looking for pictures of our beloved lions online. View our instagram lion slideshow below.

Do you have a precious childhood memory our lions brought to mind? Please share in the comments section below. We love hearing from our customers, and we love hearing from those who’ve been inspired or impressed by our items—including our mascots.

If you like our lions, you’ll love our other figural items. Here are a few conversation pieces you’ll find on sale:

Below you find one of the latest additions to our lion family. This highly detailed center lion with swag motif three piece sandstone set from Time Square NYC. Small quantity available. Isn’t he a friendly looking character?This lifesize fiberglass lion isn’t as vocal as his Madison Ave cousin, but he has his own beauty and special features. He’s perfect for a garden setting, or a conversation piece outside of your own store.

These gorgeous limestone, art deco mountain lion statutes are the perfect pair. They will liven up your outdoor spaces or can serve as a greeting (or warning) to guests from your front porch. No matter what, you’ll find these amazing big cats will start a conversation.

To learn more about these items, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!